If you are a physician group, healthcare operator, or specialty practice looking to establish a presence in one of Florida’s fastest-growing healthcare markets, this is an opportunity worth your attention.

A new 40,000 SF Class A medical office building is coming to Ocala at 1208 Southeast 3rd Avenue — directly adjacent to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital — with delivery scheduled for Fall 2028. The project is developed by Capital Growth Medvest, a national healthcare real estate firm with over $1 billion in completed developments. Pre-leasing is available now through Bosshardt Realty Services.

Property Overview

This two-story development sits on a prominent site fronting SE 3rd Avenue, just north of the main HCA campus at SE 12th Street. Each floor offers 20,000 SF of open shell space, with a central core, lobby, and restrooms already planned — giving tenants full flexibility to configure clinical operations to their needs.

Lease Rate: $32.50/SF per year (NNN)
Tenant Improvement: $75.00/SF
Building Size: 40,000 SF
Available Suites: 2,500 – 40,000 SF
Parking: 200 spaces
Delivery: Fall 2028

Why Hospital Adjacency Matters

For any practice evaluating a new location, proximity to a major hospital is a strategic business decision, not just a convenience. Being directly next to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital means immediate access to referrals from hospitalists, emergency physicians, and case managers; a shared patient population already being treated on campus; and visibility to the hospital’s 656 physicians and 3,171-member staff.

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center (American College of Surgeons-verified), a State-designated Level II Trauma Center, and a recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center. The system treats 197,500 patients annually across 585 licensed beds and operates five freestanding emergency departments throughout Marion County — a substantial volume of patient activity that drives ongoing demand for outpatient care.

The Ocala Market

Ocala has evolved from a retirement and equestrian community into one of the most active healthcare and population growth markets in Florida. The metro area is now among the fastest-growing in the United States, with nearly 94,000 residents within 5 miles of this site and an average household income approaching $80,000 in that trade area.

1 Mile — Population: 5,584 | Avg. HH Income: $88,502 | Avg. Home Value: $306,648
3 Miles — Population: 44,317 | Avg. HH Income: $71,475 | Avg. Home Value: $278,289
5 Miles — Population: 94,293 | Avg. HH Income: $80,282 | Avg. Home Value: $266,453

Source: 2023 American Community Survey (ACS)

The area’s average age of 41–44 reflects a patient base with growing demand for primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, women’s health, and specialty services. Marion County’s continued growth in housing, retail, and employment only accelerates that demand. Direct connectivity via I-75, US 301, US 441, and SR 200 puts Ocala within easy reach of Gainesville, The Villages, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.

About the Developer

Capital Growth Medvest is a national healthcare real estate firm focused exclusively on medical facilities — from concept to delivery. Their portfolio spans medical office buildings, ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding emergency departments, rehabilitation hospitals, and specialty facilities. With an open-book approach to project costs and a collaborative development model, Medvest manages site planning, design, construction, and financing so healthcare operators can stay focused on patient care.

Well-Suited for a Wide Range of Practices

The building’s flexible configuration and hospital-adjacent location make it an ideal fit for cardiology, orthopedics, oncology/infusion, neurology, women’s health, physical therapy, imaging, urology, wound care, behavioral health, and multi-specialty group practices.